This report will provide an overall picture of quantified pros and cons of the IBS agenda, both tangible and intangible with estimated values. The report also provides the industry with a clearer understanding of the benefits of IBS; not only limited to its contributions towards individual construction projects and the construction sector as a whole but also its linkages with and spillover effects on all other sectors in the economy namely manufacturing, services, mining and quarrying, and agriculture and forestry.

This report surveys and compiles all Malaysia sustainable rating tools, as well as to assess the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of these rating tools in terms of sustainability, with the aim of facilitating the stakeholders in determining to what extent the existing local rating tools suit their preferences. It also provides insights to the stakeholders in order to keep pace with the evolving and developing rating tools available. On a much larger scale, the report assists the stakeholders to embrace sustainable buildings with increased confidence and lower exposure to risk.

This report measures the level of Building Information Modelling (BIM) adoption and serves as a critical baseline for the transition into BIM adoption within the Malaysia construction industry. The findings also include the challenges of adopting BIM and readiness levels of BIM among the players in the Malaysian construction industry.

DYNAMISM AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH IBS: A STUDY ON COST COMPARISON BETWEEN IBS AND CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION